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Join us and Autograph at Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School in Islington for a hands-on, reflective session led by Autograph's artist-teacher in residence, Aasha John.
Aasha is developing a new body of work that explores craft as a form of resistance - lingering in process, drawing on family archives and embracing the intricate, repetitive rituals of making as acts of connection and reflection.
In this workshop, Aasha will share how her artistic practice informs her approach to teaching. Together, we’ll explore the National Curriculum to identify what feels meaningful, what feels restrictive and where new possibilities might open up. Through highlighting, cutting, collaging and weaving, teachers will collaboratively create a collective tapestry that captures a shared vision for Art & Design teaching.
The session aims to offer teachers a renewed perspective on the curriculum, practical strategies for navigating common barriers and fresh inspiration for broadening representation and challenging dominant narratives. Participants will leave with a strengthened sense of collective support and a clearer foundation for future curriculum development.
Please note: This session is part of our teachers’ programme, and specifically aimed at secondary school teachers.
Programmed in partnership with Autograph as part of their Visible Practice Residency project.
Workshop led by
Aasha John is a London-based visual artist whose practice is rooted in storytelling and community. Exploring her relationship with places, often through collaborative or participatory practices, John invites the viewer to physically engage with her artwork and share her experiences, in turn contributing to the artwork themselves, often through printmaking or bookmarking.
She is interested in the artist's role as investigator and interpreter; probing their subject and conveying meaning in a way that engages the viewer and invites them to consider their relationship with the subject matter. John studied Graphic Communication at University for the Creative Arts. She is Head of Art/Technology Faculty and Head of Art at Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School in Islington.
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